Tennis great Gibson Crossword Clue

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Today we are going to solve the crossword clue "Tennis great Gibson" ,After checking out all the recent clues we got the best answer below:

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

Today's crossword clue "Tennis great Gibson" points to the answer "ALTHEA." Here is why this clue corresponds to this answer:

1. Tennis Great: Althea Gibson was a pioneer in tennis, particularly known for breaking racial barriers in the sport.
2. Athletic Legacy: Althea Gibson's impact on tennis history makes her a significant figure, especially for crossword clues related to sports.
3. Historical Significance: Given her achievements in tennis during a time of segregation, Althea Gibson's name is often remembered in the context of breaking barriers.

These reasons collectively justify why the answer "ALTHEA" fits the clue "Tennis great Gibson."

Definition of "ALTHEA"

Any plant of, or formerly of, the Eurasian genus Althaea (family Malvaceae), comprising herbaceous perennial plants which include the marsh mallow, A. officinalis, the hollyhock, Alcea rosea, and (more fully "shrub althea") the widely cultivated hibiscus Hibiscus syriacus. Also (in form Althaea): the genus itself.

 The Crossword clue "Tennis great Gibson" published 30 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
The New Yorker	28 February 2024	ALTHEA
Eugene Sheffer – King Feature Syndicate	11 March 2023	ALTHEA
Newsday.com	12 February 2023	ALTHEA
Thomas Joseph – King Feature Syndicate	20 November 2021	ALTHEA
L.A. Times Daily	17 October 2021	ALTHEA
Wall Street Journal	23 May 2020	ALTHEA
Universal	2 June 2019	ALTHEA
The Washington Post	19 March 2018	ALTHEA
USA Today	24 May 2014	ALTHEA
Premier Sunday – King Feature Syndicate	28 August 2011	ALTHEA
L.A. Times Sunday	8 January 2006	ALTHEA
New York Times	28 June 2001	ALTHEA